An incredible experience

I've been hooked on Richard Maclean Smith's Unexplained podcast for a while, and I was eager to get this audio book. Once again, he brings his incredible talent as a writer, researcher, composer, and performer to a selection of bizarre and eerie true life tales. There's truly nothing quite like listening Maclean Smith's flawless reading of his expertly-written words as he narrates an unsettling story before examining the philosophical implications of it, all set to his evocative music.

In my view, Richard Maclean Smith stands head and shoulders above other "true life horror" content creators, and this book did not disappoint on any level.

If you're on the fence about buying this book, I should point out that two of the stories aren't, strictly speaking, "unexplained" - they have explanations and the author gives them. I won't say which two for fear of spoilers, but I will say that this didn't bother me personally, as both tales are still creepy, and the philosophical interpretations that follow were just as compelling as the rest of his work.

If you like the podcast, this is a must-have, especially the audio book. If you're new to the author, this is a masterfully written examination of the unexplained that takes the subject seriously and never jumps to conclusions.

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Interesting

Love variation of topics . I .liked tone of reader. I would like ore of such stories p.ease

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Amazing

Amazing story telling coupled with eerie music provides an atmosphere like no other audio book I've listened too. Looking forward to more books in the future.

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More a philosophical study than a book about the unexplained.

The book is, undoubtedly, well written. However, its title is (probably unintentionally) misleading. If one purchases a book for a little light reading, one doesn’t expect a study in philosophy written in the style of a Marcel Proust novel. Sorry I cannot be more positive.

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Good value.

not greatest. some are totally meh but overall good value if you like this sort of thing. although get uncanny first much better done

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The amount of detail and delivery is incredible.

I loved the way it was easy to listen to and get lost in it's story's.

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Excellent

If you like the podcast, you’ll like this. The stories are much more in-depth and so interesting to listen to.
I love the thought provoking conclusions to each story and have listened to this audiobook more than once. I’m just hoping for a second book!

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A very interesting and mind expanding listen!

Quite different from most "unexplained" type books. Taking a real deep dive into the detail, history and philosophy of unexplained events. Well worth a listen.

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Interesting stories told far too long

I kept thinking to myself.. skip to the end, the stories were interesting but my goodness they took forever to play out and lots of pointless I got eating thrown in too

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Creepy tales based in truth and science

Some of the tales of true life unexplained events in this book really disturbed me, especially the chapter on the notorious American hotel and the tale of the haunted box. The narration is atmospheric and suited the content well. A creepy, and thought provoking listen.

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